Judicial System

Judicial System in Saudi Arabia
conciliation before being decided by courts; these include:
1. large number of people enjoy religious restrain which
lead them to refrain from doing injustice and behave
equitably;
2. deep-rooted traditions and customs which often
lead people to abandon or relinquish disputing for
consideration of kinship, and as well in some family
matters in order to maintain marital relationship even in
cases of divorce and separation;
3. conciliation councils among tribes and families to
prevent revenges and feuds and encourage conciliation
whether with or without price, division of land and
farms and estates. There are also conciliation centers
in cities and neighborhoods playing the role of social
reformer, and as well as institutions for family guidance
and education which are staffed by specialists, social
workers and researchers doing their best in solving
peoples social problems fairly, scientifically and
practically;
4. verbal deliberation before courts in the presence of
disputants by hearing the claims and answers to said
claims directly by concerned parties where judges
will be able to find facts and apply law. This is usually
accompanied by judges playing active role in urging
parties to observe the teachings of Allah – this usually
have a positive influence on disputants and ultimately
end in conciliation of the parties. It is important to
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